The latest from the UK craft drinks trade press
4.8% ABV Description: Traditional Munich Helles combined with New World hops. This golden lager is a clean, easy drinker filled with full-bodied flavour. It delivers a smooth, malty character with a h…
4.0% ABV Description: “The eternal crowd-pleaser. This Pilsner is crisp, clean and refreshing. A gluten-free lager packed with pine and citrus flavours.”
The Wiltshire-based Wylye Distillery, which has been quietly crafting single malt whisky for the past three years, has announced that it is opening its doors to visitors for the first time. Sam Barber…
What do you get for $999 a year at a farm-to-glass distillery? Frey Ranch's new Tractor Tailgate Club promises rare whiskeys and VIP access—but only for 500 members. Read the full article at Frey Ranc…
Taiwanese single malt whisky Kavalan has teamed up with distributor Eurostandart to reintroduce its core range to the Israeli market The post Kavalan returns to Israel appeared first on The Spirits Bu…
Tequila-based ready-to-drink brand Pimentae will launch its first crowdfunding campaign next week with a target of £1 million (US$1.3m). The post Pimentae aims for £1m with first crowdfund appeared fi…
Pernod Ricard’s Canadian arm has sold Lamb’s rum to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet and a Quebec-based alcohol firm for CA$39.2 million (US$28m) The post La Martiniquaise snaps up Lamb’s rum from Corby appe…
Sicily is picking its 2026 harvest under kinder skies, two vintages after a drought that brought the island to its knees. It is also, this summer, the most photographed coastline on earth. The trade s…
A "handle" of whiskey packs 1.75 liters into a single bottle—but does anyone really need that much? Here's when it makes sense, and when it doesn't. Read the full article at What Is A Handle Of Whisky…
The new Unreined Whiskey visitor centre in College Station, Texas, features a ‘speakeasy-style’ lounge and a working rickhouse The post Unreined Whiskey unveils Texas visitor centre appeared first on…
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Martinis and Negronis are great, don’t get us wrong. But some occasions, like a chill night in or day drinking in the park, simply call for more sessionable cocktails. Luckily, when the time comes to…
Jeremy Clarkson’s beer and beef pies are hitting pub menus this month. db finds out more about what they contain and where you can try them. The post Jeremy Clarkson launches beer and beef pies appear…
Washington winery Quilceda Creek, which has long owned a stake in the historic Champoux Vineyard, has now acquired the Horse Heaven Hills AVA site in full, saying it is a vineyard that "will go down i…
Ever heard of Korean wine? No? Well, that's exactly what Ted Ko is trying to change. Under the Koyberpunk brand (a blend of terms "Korea" and "cyberpunk"), he produces a three-bottle bouquet of cabern…
Former Diageo World Class Mexico champion Israel Barón has taken up the brand ambassador role for Don Julio in India The post Don Julio appoints India brand ambassador appeared first on The Spirits Bu…
Maison Ferrand has unveiled Extreme Series VI Legends of Rum, which pays tribute to the people who have shaped Planteray's journey The post Planteray pays tribute to six rum icons appeared first on Th…
Second generation Yunnan Red proprietor Wynn Wu 0pens up about the ways one of the country’s oldest wineries is adapting to China’s evolving tastes. Rebecca Lo reports. The post How Yunnan Red introdu…
The James B. Beam Distilling Co. has announced the launch of its Creator Campus, a new initiative inviting podcasters, musicians, filmmakers, digital creators and storytellers to apply for the opportu…
This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. It’s brought to you by the same amazing people that brought you Michter’s, and it’s actually the gin that I use at home for my Martinis.…
American Western brand Stetson has partnered with Lofted Spirits' master blender Dan Callaway to launch its first namesake Bourbon The post Stetson saddles up for Bourbon appeared first on The Spirits…
As traditional wine markets stagnate, producers continue to chase shrinking demand in Europe and North America. Benjamin Jack argues that the industry's greatest long-term opportunity lies in Africa –…
Burning Sky Brewery, based in the village of Firle at the base of the South Downs in East Sussex, was set up by Mark Tranter in 2013. Jessica Mason finds out more about the man behind the beers and ho…
Recently on the VinePair Podcast, Adam and Zach tackled the idea of tradition in wine. Give it a listen! I haven’t stopped thinking about it, and I thought I would riff a little on the matter, with so…
Crafty Brewing has launched an officially licensed English Heritage drinks range, featuring Castle Stone Session IPA, Solstice Sunset Craft Lager, and Abbey Orchard Craft Cider. Created under licence…
The latest entry in House of Hazelwood’s Legacy Collection is a 1992 vintage blend of Scotch malt whiskies inspired by the River Spey The post House of Hazelwood debuts 1992 vintage blended malt appea…
A world class chemist, Flora McKinney oversees the liquid development, innovation,quality, and production for DioniLife, the leading non-alcohol company founded by spiritsindustry innovators. In this…
Small format wines are nothing new. But thanks to an "innovative" approach and bold branding, Poco Vino is satisfying a market segment whose needs "have never been stronger", explains Emily Harper, ch…
Can an Indian single malt really stand alongside the world's finest whiskies? GianChand's Gold-medal sweep across eight global competitions makes a bold case. Read the full article at GianChand Indian…
